Thiago Silva completed more passes (104), had more touches (117) and won more aerial duels (6/6) than any other Chelsea player against Middlesbrough.

Thiago Silva vs Middlesbrough

• 109 touches
• 95% pass accuracy
• 100% tackes won
• 9 recoveries
• 100% aerial duels won
• 8 accurate long balls

Magnificent

See fan’s reaction below 

• It doesn’t matter whether it’s the Champions League or the FA Cup, Thiago Silva will put in a world class performance… 👏
• Thiago Silva with the MOTM, effortless display just like every game, back 3 or 4 it doesn’t matter, the guy is world class.
• PSG sacked Thomas Tuchel and let Thiago Silva join Chelsea on a free transfer. Thank you!
• The amount of time Thiago Silva saved ball that was already entering the net this season is crazy. How is he always the one in the position to Safe the ball
• I have total believe if THIAGO SILVA stays fit for the rest of our UCL games , we’re winning it and there’s nothing y’all can do about it
• Thiago Silva’s composure at the back is something we don’t talk about. No matter the size or quality of the striker, he is always composed till 90mins.
• Thiago Silva is the best free signing in the history of Chelsea, hardly before anyone can replace him. He has done a lot.
• Professor thiago Silva never disappoints, great performance. Good saves and clean sheet for Mendy. Chelsea through to the Fa cup Semi-finals.
  Middlesbrough had Bamba, but they can’t chill with the big boys.